bloating

is there anyone else out there who has their stomach blow up like they are 9 months pregnant after they eat with painful distention and burning? This used to happen intermittently but now it happens on a regular basis. It is so uncomfortable. I have tried pepcid, antacids, and other OTC products without results.

While I agree with Phule, this would happen to me when I would overeat to a ridiculous degree when I used to binge. I used to eat until I couldn't walk. Even if that's the case, it can't hurt to go to the doctor.

Definately go to the doctor. My mother had those symptoms and found out she had a perforated bowel that required immediate surgery and could have been fatal if left un-corrected. It is most likely something much less scary... but don't gamble with your health... go!

i would deffinitely cut out anything with wheat and dairy. Switch to multi-grain bread and lactose-free dairy products or a dairy alternative if you can stand it. Your doctor will most likely ask you to cut out certain foods to see if your condition improves before doing tests. I find that if i can't escape the dairy or wheat and get my stomach in the same situation as yours, gas-x pills are a huge help. Also, try drinking ginger tea after your meals. Ginger helps with digestion. I'm an IBS sufferer, and have to deal with the same issues! such a pain in the butt!

Do you have any Sugar Alcohols, like maltitol? It can cause a similar feeling. But the gluten ideas are likely as well. I know a person how developed/discovered a gluten allergy on the BFC since several of the products she used suddenly had xanthem gum in them.

These are all excellent ideas and I hope some reading this will take get some benefit from your suggestions, but did any of you notice that the original post was from over a year ago and the poster has ...

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